St. Patty’s Day: What Are We Celebrating?

St. Patrick's Day in New York

Authentic Irish music, traditional dancing, leprechauns, parades, and a sea of green t-shirts, top hats, and shamrocks. It comes around just once a year, but on March 17, anyone who’s anybody dons their best green attire in tribute to St. Patrick’s Day. The festivities typically begin with a weekend parade ...

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Osteoarthritis, Ezekiel, and Dried Up Bones

Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints affecting around 27 million people. The disease itself is something that does not come on quickly, but occurs over a gradual period of time causing the cartilage to break down or wear away. Common symptoms include: (NIAMS) Soreness or stiffness in the joints ...

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How to Pull Off the Best Summer Parties

The ice is finally melting and the sun is celebrating in all its glory. Bring on the summer parties! In all honesty, a good party can make any season sizzle. Still, the easy going atmosphere, vibrant colors, and warm weather of summer makes parties even hotter. Ephesians 5:18 warns, “Don’t ...

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Death: Part of God’s Plan For His Saints

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.”  Psalm 116:15 (NIV) Death is no stranger in God’s Word and, for the believer, is merely another step in the cycle of transition from earthly life to heavenly life. Death is part of God’s plan. Still, it ...

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A Second Chance In Life: Hiring Ex-Cons

Many ex-convicts are considered unemployable just because of their criminal record. One youth pastor is trying to change that. While it is justified to be hesitant to hire such people, some have become Christians with a total change of heart. Christian ministries are going on in many of our jails. ...

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